Dave's Travel Corner - Seeing the World One Step at a Time

Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up … [Read More]
Myanmar, Lost in Translation

I’m in Myanmar, dining at the home of a local family, being serenaded with a nostalgic playlist of American pop tunes reminiscent of my favorite … [Read More]
An Introduction to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Culture, Food & Attractions

When one thinks of Canadian cities, iconic urban destinations quickly come to mind such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver. Saskatoon is … [Read More]
Why do I Climb Mountains?

For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious … [Read More]
A Most Memorable Experience: Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas

One of the activities synonymous with visiting the Bahamas is swimming with pigs. I have long heard about this, especially during multiple trips … [Read More]
Las Vegas, NV – Casinos

There are so many casinos in Las Vegas; one could spend months just visiting, gambling and viewing all of their other attractions. Many of the … [Read More]
Greetings from the Jordanian Desert

This was part of an epic mid summer trek from Dana Biosphere Reserve to Petra - via Little Petra. RUNNING OUT OF WATER In temperatures … [Read More]
Babak A. Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer, Explorer, Speaker

Babak Tafreshi is an Iranian-born photographer, science communicator, and dark sky advocate. He is known for his work in astrophotography and … [Read More]
Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist

Chawadee Nualkhair, who often refers to herself as Chow, is a Thai-American originally from Pittsburgh. She now resides in Bangkok with her … [Read More]
Sips to Remember: My Top 5 Unforgettable Drinks

I have been fortunate to have sampled a lot of alcohol on my travels around the planet, ranging from regional beers, to homemade rice wine, local … [Read More]
A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva

Upon arriving in South America I entered a very familiar airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport. I lingered in Lima for a refreshing shower … [Read More]
The Land of Fire and Ice

I don't know how many times I have flown between Europe and North America and each time, about halfway over the North Atlantic, glanced down on a … [Read More]
Adventure Matters: Sometimes You Have to Eat It to Save It!

It is fady to kill a lemur. The punishment is ill health, and five years in jail. Madagascar, the planet’s fourth-largest island, floats 250 … [Read More]
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara is like a bright tapestry, woven from time, and enriched with the colors of history and culture. Some cities grow old and then … [Read More]
Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler

I landed at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok before the sun had even risen. I first landed here in 1996, the first of what would … [Read More]